Question 1

Separation of powers in the Constitution refers to distinct responsibilities held by the branches of the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The republican form of government that was favored by the Founders included the belief that

Accepted Answer

A)  rule by the majority must be absolutely guaranteed. 
B)  limitations must be placed on government powers. 
C)  a democracy must be instituted as soon as possible. 
D)  suffrage must be extended to all white adult males. 
E)  direct democracy was vital to full political participation. 
A)  rule by the majority must be absolutely guaranteed. 
B)  limitations must be placed on government powers. 
C)  a democracy must be instituted as soon as possible. 
D)  suffrage must be extended to all white adult males. 
E)  direct democracy was vital to full political participation.

Question 3

Under the Articles of Confederation, all national laws had to be approved by how many states?

Accepted Answer

A)  thirteen 
B)  nine 
C)  six 
D)  three 
E)  none 
A)  thirteen 
B)  nine 
C)  six 
D)  three 
E)  none

Question 4

How did the Federalists address the fears of an all-powerful, centralized government to sway opinion towards ratifying the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  They promised to create a bill of rights. 
B)  They promised to create a supremacy clause. 
C)  They promised to create an elastic clause. 
D)  They promised to allow for full faith and credit to become the law of the land. 
E)  All of the above comprised the offer made to encourage Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution. 
A)  They promised to create a bill of rights. 
B)  They promised to create a supremacy clause. 
C)  They promised to create an elastic clause. 
D)  They promised to allow for full faith and credit to become the law of the land. 
E)  All of the above comprised the offer made to encourage Anti-Federalists to ratify the Constitution.

Question 5

The United States' international reputation entered a free-fall over treatment of prisoners in

Accepted Answer

A)  Guantanamo Bay. 
B)  American prisons. 
C)  Abu Ghraib. 
D)  European prisons. 
E)  A & C 
A)  Guantanamo Bay. 
B)  American prisons. 
C)  Abu Ghraib. 
D)  European prisons. 
E)  A & C

Question 6

Dividing government powers between a national and state government is

Accepted Answer

A)  how checks and balances work at the federal level. 
B)  is integral to the notion of separation of powers. 
C)  a way in which federalism fragments government power. 
D)  central to protecting individual rights in the Constitution. 
E)  ensures no tyranny of the majority. 
A)  how checks and balances work at the federal level. 
B)  is integral to the notion of separation of powers. 
C)  a way in which federalism fragments government power. 
D)  central to protecting individual rights in the Constitution. 
E)  ensures no tyranny of the majority.

Question 7

A ____________ is a loose association of states or territorial units formed for a common purpose is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  confederation. 
B)  republic. 
C)  democracy. 
D)  social contract. 
E)  constitution. 
A)  confederation. 
B)  republic. 
C)  democracy. 
D)  social contract. 
E)  constitution.

Question 8

Article VII provides that the Constitution will be established when ratified by ________ state conventions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Article VII provides that the Constitution will...

Question 9

Freedom of assembly is guaranteed in the ________ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Freedom of assembly is guaranteed in the...

Question 10

The basic purpose of the Constitution is to define the purposes and powers of the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why do we sometimes refer to the Constitution as "the living Constitution"?

Accepted Answer

Because of

Question 12

Ratification of the new Constitution was not difficult because all Americans agreed that the government under the Articles of Confederation was a failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Connecticut Compromise was a compromise between what two other plans submitted for consideration at the constitutional convention?

Accepted Answer

The Virgin

Question 14

According to the authors of Struggle for Democracy, the U.S. Constitution can be considered one of the major ________ factors that has influenced the evolution of American government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the authors of Struggle for...

Question 15

Many of the nation's leading citizens were alarmed by the apparent inability the Articles of Confederation government to maintain public order during Shays's Rebellion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A Bill of Rights was

Accepted Answer

A)  ratified at the same time as the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  ratified in state constitutional conventions. 
C)  passed by the First Congress and sent to the states for ratification. 
D)  drafted by Thomas Jefferson. 
E)  drafted and supported at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. 
A)  ratified at the same time as the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  ratified in state constitutional conventions. 
C)  passed by the First Congress and sent to the states for ratification. 
D)  drafted by Thomas Jefferson. 
E)  drafted and supported at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.

Question 17

Formally amending the U.S. Constitution

Accepted Answer

A)  typically requires two-thirds support by Congress and support by three-fourths of state legislatures. 
B)  requires presidential support and a simple majority in both houses of Congress. 
C)  requires a simple majority in both houses of Congress 
D)  happens quite frequently. 
E)  requires a majority support in Congress and among the states 
A)  typically requires two-thirds support by Congress and support by three-fourths of state legislatures. 
B)  requires presidential support and a simple majority in both houses of Congress. 
C)  requires a simple majority in both houses of Congress 
D)  happens quite frequently. 
E)  requires a majority support in Congress and among the states

Question 18

Charles Beard's assessment of the intentions of the Framers of the Constitution was that the Framers

Accepted Answer

A)  were engaged in a conspiracy to protect their immediate and personal economic interests. 
B)  were motivated solely by such concerns as the national interest, economic stability, and the preservation of liberty. 
C)  wanted to establish a democracy in order to put an end to an unfair system of elitism and self-interest. 
D)  were altruistic. 
E)  realized that the Articles of Confederation were too similar to England's form of government and had to be amended. 
A)  were engaged in a conspiracy to protect their immediate and personal economic interests. 
B)  were motivated solely by such concerns as the national interest, economic stability, and the preservation of liberty. 
C)  wanted to establish a democracy in order to put an end to an unfair system of elitism and self-interest. 
D)  were altruistic. 
E)  realized that the Articles of Confederation were too similar to England's form of government and had to be amended.

Question 19

The Articles of Confederation provided for a strong central government and a legislature with the powers to make war, levy taxes, and regulate interstate commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the major ideas of "republicanism"?

Accepted Answer

Republicanism is a political ideology th

Separation of powers in the Constitution refers to distinct responsibilities held by the branches of the government.

The republican form of government that was favored by the Founders included the belief that

Under the Articles of Confederation, all national laws had to be approved by how many states?

How did the Federalists address the fears of an all-powerful, centralized government to sway opinion towards ratifying the Constitution?

The United States' international reputation entered a free-fall over treatment of prisoners in

Dividing government powers between a national and state government is

A ____________ is a loose association of states or territorial units formed for a common purpose is known as

Article VII provides that the Constitution will be established when ratified by ________ state conventions.

Freedom of assembly is guaranteed in the ________ Amendment.

The basic purpose of the Constitution is to define the purposes and powers of the government.

Why do we sometimes refer to the Constitution as "the living Constitution"?

Ratification of the new Constitution was not difficult because all Americans agreed that the government under the Articles of Confederation was a failure.

The Connecticut Compromise was a compromise between what two other plans submitted for consideration at the constitutional convention?

According to the authors of Struggle for Democracy, the U.S. Constitution can be considered one of the major ________ factors that has influenced the evolution of American government.

Many of the nation's leading citizens were alarmed by the apparent inability the Articles of Confederation government to maintain public order during Shays's Rebellion.

A Bill of Rights was

Formally amending the U.S. Constitution

Charles Beard's assessment of the intentions of the Framers of the Constitution was that the Framers

The Articles of Confederation provided for a strong central government and a legislature with the powers to make war, levy taxes, and regulate interstate commerce.

What are the major ideas of "republicanism"?

Democracy and American Politics

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 2: The Constitution

Separation of powers in the Constitution refers to distinct responsibilities held by the branches of the government.

The republican form of government that was favored by the Founders included the belief that

Under the Articles of Confederation, all national laws had to be approved by how many states?

How did the Federalists address the fears of an all-powerful, centralized government to sway opinion towards ratifying the Constitution?

The United States' international reputation entered a free-fall over treatment of prisoners in

Dividing government powers between a national and state government is

A ____________ is a loose association of states or territorial units formed for a common purpose is known as

Article VII provides that the Constitution will be established when ratified by ________ state conventions.

Freedom of assembly is guaranteed in the ________ Amendment.

The basic purpose of the Constitution is to define the purposes and powers of the government.

Why do we sometimes refer to the Constitution as "the living Constitution"?

Ratification of the new Constitution was not difficult because all Americans agreed that the government under the Articles of Confederation was a failure.

The Connecticut Compromise was a compromise between what two other plans submitted for consideration at the constitutional convention?

According to the authors of Struggle for Democracy, the U.S. Constitution can be considered one of the major ________ factors that has influenced the evolution of American government.

Many of the nation's leading citizens were alarmed by the apparent inability the Articles of Confederation government to maintain public order during Shays's Rebellion.

A Bill of Rights was

Formally amending the U.S. Constitution

Charles Beard's assessment of the intentions of the Framers of the Constitution was that the Framers

The Articles of Confederation provided for a strong central government and a legislature with the powers to make war, levy taxes, and regulate interstate commerce.

What are the major ideas of "republicanism"?

Democracy and American Politics

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters